Nigeria has confirmed that it provided intelligence support and official approval for US airstrikes carried out against Islamic State (ISIS) militant camps in the country’s north-west, marking a significant escalation in international counterterrorism cooperation. The disclosure comes after US airstrikes were conducted on Christmas Day, drawing global attention amid warnings…
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Bangladesh Hindu Lynching Sparks Protests, Strains Ties
The brutal lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu factory worker in Bangladesh, has sparked widespread outrage across India, triggering protests in multiple cities and significantly straining India–Bangladesh diplomatic relations. Demonstrations outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi turned tense as protesters clashed with security forces, raising serious concerns…
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MEA Summons Bangladesh Envoy Over Threats to Indian Mission
India on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner to New Delhi, M. Riaz Hamidullah, after a radical group in Dhaka announced a “March to the Indian High Commission,” raising serious security concerns for Indian diplomatic establishments in Bangladesh. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) conveyed strong objections and reminded Dhaka of…
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Jordan Crown Prince Who Drove PM Modi: A Profile
A simple car ride in Amman became a powerful diplomatic image when Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II personally drove Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Jordan Museum. The moment, shared by PM Modi on social media, reflected warmth, trust and a growing personal rapport between India and…
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PM Modi Embarks on Three-Nation West Asia–Africa Tour
New Delhi, December 15, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed for a three-nation tour covering Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, underscoring India’s commitment to strengthening ties with key partners across West Asia and Africa. Focus on Historic Ties and Contemporary Partnerships In his departure statement, the Prime Minister said…
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Thailand–Cambodia Border Clash Kills 4 Thai Soldiers
Bangkok: The long-simmering border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia escalated sharply on Saturday after four Thai soldiers were killed in fresh fighting, pushing the death toll from the latest round of violence to at least 24 this week. The clashes come amid growing regional concern and confusion over a ceasefire…
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China–Philippines Tensions Rise After Water Cannon Attack
Tensions between China and the Philippines escalated sharply after the Philippine Coast Guard accused Chinese coast guard vessels of firing high-pressure water cannons at Filipino fishing boats near Sabina Shoal in the contested South China Sea. The incident reportedly injured at least three fishermen and caused significant damage to two…
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US Approves F-16 Tech Upgrade for Pakistan
The United States has notified Congress of a proposed $686 million sale of advanced technology and sustainment support for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets, a Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) letter shows. The package covering Link-16 tactical data links, cryptographic systems, avionics upgrades, training and logistics aims to modernise Pakistan’s Block-52…
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Envoys of Five Nations Present Credentials to President Murmu
In a significant diplomatic engagement, President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the newly appointed envoys of Lebanon, Mauritius, Senegal, Saudi Arabia and Ghana at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. The ceremony, held on November 25, 2025, reaffirmed India’s continued commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and global cooperation. The…
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Modi, Meloni Meet at G20 as PM Launches 4 Global Initiatives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck a congenial note on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, sharing a warm handshake and light-hearted exchange with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni that was widely circulated on video. The moment underlined the personal chemistry between the two leaders amid high-level multilateral…